What a belly laugh I got at reading that “council members Ken Honecker and Larry Honig chose to follow the crowd.” My colleagues on city council will want to tally up that big score, Honig following the crowd.

Move over, fat and carbs. Protein's grabbing the spotlight. Half of all consumers want more of this healthy nutrient, and new surveys reveal that one in five is paying extra to get it. Protein-fortified milk, bread, breakfast cereal, cookies, water and even gummy bears are crowding grocery-store shelves.

The city’s growth management department attempted to update the council last week on the progress on the issuance of a temporary-use permit for the Rose Marina construction project, which would bring $15 million in improvements to marina facilities on Bald Eagle Drive.

Speakeasy was handed the team's first defeat of the season by Stonewalls in an extra-inning affair, but remained in first place in the Marco Division. DaVinci's took over first place in the Island Division with a win over Sand Bar, previously in first.